Tag: carbonara

  • Linguine Carbonara

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 cup red wine
    • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
    • 3/4 pound linguine
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    1. In a small stainless-steel frying pan, heat the oil and butter over moderate heat.
    2. Add the bacon and cook until brown but not crisp, about 4 minutes.
    3. Add the garlic, wine, and pepper.
    4. Simmer until the wine is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 3 minutes.
    5. Remove from the heat.
    6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cheese, and salt.
    7. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes.
    8. Drain the pasta, add it to the egg-and-cheese mixture, and toss quickly.
    9. Pour the bacon mixture over the linguine.
    10. Add the parsley and toss just until mixed.
    11. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan.

    From Food & Wine.